Nepal's monarch loses more powers Nepal’s King Gyanendra has been stripped of his power to veto laws by the country’s parliament. The measure was approved unanimously, reducing the 11/06/2006
Iran to put forward amendments to EU's nuclear proposals Iran has given a mixed response to Western proposals aimed at ending the nuclear standoff. Tehran says some of the ideas are promising while others 11/06/2006
Second fatal dog attack in France in two weeks France is reeling from its second fatal dog attack in less than two weeks. A 17-month-old girl has died after being bitten by an American 11/06/2006
Jewish groups protest against Iran's World Cup presence Iran’s presence at the World Cup has stirred anger amongst Jewish groups in Germany. They have staged the first of what they promise to be several 11/06/2006
US reservists leave Ukraine after weeks of protests To the sound of cheers and jeers a contingent of some 200 US reservists have left southern Ukraine in what is being seen as a victory for anti- 11/06/2006
Fresh controversy over Guantanamo after suicides Guantanamo Bay is again in the international spotlight after the suicide of three inmates at the controversial US-run camp in Cuba. Human rights 11/06/2006
Olmert "regrets" Gaza beach deaths The Israeli prime minister has expressed regret at the killing of Palestiniancivilians on a beach in Gaza. Ehud Olmert made the comments at a 11/06/2006